Study in Aix-en-Provence, France

  France

• Aix-en-Provence: 
Aix-en-Provence

Term: Academic Year, Spring 
Dates: Late August - Late June; Early January - Late June

Description: The Academic Program in Aix-en-Provence, established in 1962, is offered by a consortium of Indiana University, the University of Michigan, and UW-Madison. A faculty member from one of the participating U.S. universities serves as the Resident Director for the academic year and teaches at least one course. The Resident Director, along with local staff, assist with all aspects of the program.

A wide variety of courses are available at two institutions: Universite de Provence and Institut d'Etudes Politiques (IEP) where program participants are enrolled in classes alongside French students. The program also offers specially designed courses for program participants in grammar and composition, oral expression, and history and civilization.

At the Faculte des Lettres of the Universite de Provence Aix-Marseille- Courses are offered in cinema, education, geography, history, art history, archeology, and communication, foreign languages, French literature, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theatre. The Institut d'Etudes Politiques- IEP offers courses in political science, international studies, communications, European Union, economics, history, journalism, law, and French and European Institutions. There is a separate application process for students interested in IEP and acceptance is not guaranteed as spaces are limited. Students interested in applying for IEP must have a declared major in political science, international studies or another social science and have taken at least two university-level courses related to political science, political theory, political philosophy, social-science theory, European history, or similar topics prior to departure.

Highlights: Year students may choose to live in an apartment or university residence halls (depending on availability). Spring students are typically placed in a homestay, which includes breakfast and dinner during the week, or a rented room with kitchen access.

To prepare for regular university courses at both institutions, students will enroll in an orientation/language session called the Cours Intensif. This session consists of one to three weeks of intensive study of French language, literature, and civilization. In addition, students enroll in a semester-long Expression Ecrite course to help improve their written French.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

The UW Program Fee is a fixed cost which includes academic expenses and administrative costs, orientation, excursions, and mandatory health insurance.

Experience Required: yes

For Year: Fifth semester of college-level French; For Spring: Sixth semester of college-level French

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Contact us.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad